Culbertson Council Considers Budgets
The Culbertson Town Council met at Town Hall in regular session on Monday June 8. Mayor Todd Gabriel was present, as were council members Dave Solem, Carl Donaldson, Mark Nelson and clerk Terri Merrill. Guests included Fire Chief Mike Olson.
A motion was passed approving the purchase of five cameras for the pool bathhouse and two for the town office.
Language for a new container ordinance is under development. It will be ready next month, pending legal review. The office will start sending letters regarding known violations.
The women’s club requested council choose between two benches for the front of the pool building.
The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office report included 82 calls for service, two arrests and 41 citations.
Clerk Merrill reported that YTD interest is $5,668.59. The bathhouse budget is currently sitting at a shortage of $35,641.08. Merrill said, “We have yet to receive May’s county tax assessment. The assessed amount to be collected is $22,352.38. This would leave the budget with a deficit of $11,009.22, if everyone pays their second half of taxes.” Concerns were raised about tent campers who have been present for an extended period. The sign says five days, but the website states 10 days. Clarification is needed.
A budget hearing was held followed the regular meeting The next full council meeting is set for July 13, at 6:30 p.m.
